A crisis meeting was called last week at software specialist Sirius' Solihull headquarters. Its marketing department was mobilised after chief executive Steve Verrall demanded an explanation on a certain "presentation issue".

Sirius group marketing director Neil Atkins rushed in ready to take action. It seems Verrall was surprised to see that no Christmas tree was in either the foyer or outside! So Atkins, efficient as ever, got into his car and went to the local Solihull garden centre and within 24 hours the Sirius office had gone from "humbug!" to "handsome!" Job done!

The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.

Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.

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